Skoda Superb MOT Results

Registered in 2004
59.6% pass rate
from 314 tests in 2021
Failure rates by item

Here you can drill down into the failure rates for each item on the test. We've also compared the rates to the average results for 2004 cars and highlighted areas where the Skoda Superb is unusually good or bad.

  • 15% fail on Body, chassis, structure (64% worse than other 2004 cars)
    • 10% fail on Transmission (200% worse than other 2004 cars)
      • 9.9% fail on Drive shafts (2 times worse than other 2004 cars)
        • 9.9% fail on Joints (2 times worse than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.32% fail on Prop shafts
        • 0.32% fail on Joints
    • 2.5% fail on Doors (3 times worse than other 2004 cars)
      • 1.3% fail on Other passenger's door (3 times worse than other 2004 cars)
        • 1.3% fail on Door condition (4 times worse than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.64% fail on Driver's door
        • 0.64% fail on Door condition
      • 0.64% fail on Front passenger's door
        • 0.64% fail on Door condition
    • 1.6% fail on Exhaust system
    • 1.3% fail on Body (3 times worse than other 2004 cars)
      • 1.3% fail on Panel (8 times worse than other 2004 cars)
    • 0.32% fail on Seats
      • 0.32% fail on Driver's seat
  • 12% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment
    • 5.1% fail on Headlamps
      • 4.8% fail on Headlamp
      • 0.32% fail on Headlamp levelling device
    • 3.8% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 2.9% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 0.96% fail on Headlamp aim not tested
    • 2.5% fail on Direction indicators
      • 2.5% fail on Flashing type
        • 1.6% fail on Individual direction indicators
        • 0.64% fail on Side repeaters
        • 0.32% fail on All direction indicators
    • 2.2% fail on Stop lamp
    • 1.3% fail on Registration plate lamp(s)
    • 0.96% fail on Position lamps (3 times worse than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.96% fail on Position lamp (3 times worse than other 2004 cars)
    • 0.64% fail on Front and rear fog lamps
      • 0.64% fail on Rear fog lamp
        • 0.64% fail on Rear fog lamp
    • 0.32% fail on Hazard warning
      • 0.32% fail on Switch
    • 0.32% fail on Rear reflectors
    • 0.32% fail on Electrical equipment
      • 0.32% fail on Trailer electrical socket
  • 11% fail on Suspension (38% better than other 2004 cars)
    • 5.4% fail on Suspension arms
      • 3.8% fail on Ball joint
      • 1.3% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.96% fail on Ball joint dust cover
    • 3.5% fail on Anti-roll bars
      • 2.9% fail on Linkage pins and bushes (5 times worse than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.32% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.32% fail on Linkage
    • 3.2% fail on Springs
      • 3.2% fail on Coil springs
        • 3.2% fail on Coil spring
    • 0.96% fail on Component mounting prescribed areas
    • 0.64% fail on Shock absorbers
    • 0.32% fail on Wheel bearings
  • 11% fail on Brakes
    • 7.0% fail on Brake performance
      • 4.5% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp)
        • 4.5% fail on Rbt (sp)
      • 2.5% fail on Service brake performance
        • 2.2% fail on Rbt
          • 2.2% fail on Service brake performance
          • 0.32% fail on Service brake imbalance
        • 0.32% fail on Plate brake tester
          • 0.32% fail on Service brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
      • 1.6% fail on Parking brake performance
        • 1.6% fail on Rbt
          • 0.96% fail on Parking brake performance
          • 0.64% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
      • 1.3% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp)
        • 1.3% fail on Rbt (sp)
          • 0.96% fail on Service brake performance
          • 0.64% fail on Service brake imbalance
      • 0.32% fail on Brake performance not tested
    • 4.5% fail on Mechanical brake components
      • 3.5% fail on Brake linings and pads
        • 3.5% fail on Brake pads
      • 1.9% fail on Brake discs and drums
        • 1.9% fail on Brake discs
      • 0.32% fail on Brake cables, rods, levers and linkages
        • 0.32% fail on Lever
    • 0.96% fail on Rigid brake pipes (73% better than other 2004 cars)
    • 0.64% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever
      • 0.64% fail on Hand lever
    • 0.64% fail on Flexible brake hoses
    • 0.64% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders)
      • 0.32% fail on Hydraulic brake callipers
      • 0.32% fail on Hydraulic brake cylinder
    • 0.64% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC
      • 0.64% fail on Anti-lock braking system
  • 6.4% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks
    • 6.1% fail on Exhaust emissions
      • 4.5% fail on Compression ignition (2 times worse than other 2004 cars)
        • 2.5% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Turbo (3 times worse than other 2004 cars)
        • 1.6% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (3 times worse than other 2004 cars)
        • 0.32% fail on Emission control equipment
          • 0.32% fail on Exhaust gas recirculation valve
      • 1.6% fail on Spark ignition (74% better than other 2004 cars)
        • 1.3% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
        • 0.32% fail on Emissions not tested
    • 0.32% fail on Noise suppression
      • 0.32% fail on Undertray
  • 4.5% fail on Tyres
    • 2.5% fail on Condition
    • 1.6% fail on Tread depth
    • 0.64% fail on Size/type
  • 3.8% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems
    • 2.9% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp
    • 1.6% fail on Seat belts
      • 0.96% fail on Prescribed areas
      • 0.64% fail on Condition
  • 3.2% fail on Visibility (60% better than other 2004 cars)
    • 1.6% fail on Washers
    • 1.3% fail on Wipers (70% better than other 2004 cars)
    • 0.32% fail on Condition of glass
      • 0.32% fail on Windscreen
    • 0.32% fail on View to rear
      • 0.32% fail on Mirrors
  • 1.9% fail on Steering
    • 0.96% fail on Steering gear
      • 0.96% fail on Steering rack
    • 0.96% fail on Steering linkage components
      • 0.96% fail on Track rod end
  • 1.3% fail on Road Wheels
    • 1.3% fail on Attachment
  • 0.32% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 0.32% fail on Registration plates
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